AU - Port Lincoln - Race 7

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

15.2K

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Verdict

KOVA (3) resumes and is a noted fresh performer, having been consistent last campaign against tougher opposition. Gets in well with the claim and is a five-time winner over this trip, making him a leading player. MCKEEVER (1) returned with a bang here two weeks ago, putting nearly 4L on his nearest rival. His second-up record isn't strong, but it's hard to ignore him off that dominant win. TYDEUS (2) was a determined winner fresh and backed it up with a sound chasing effort behind Mckeever last time. Gets a pull at the weights and strips fitter. Worth some thought. MESSERSCHMITT (4) is a likely improver with that run under the belt and is worth keeping safe.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Mildura Bm56 September 6 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hollywoodboulevard carrying 136lbs at $8. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 June 28 over 5f, soft track, 4 len behind Sir Now with 112lbs at $61. Strikes a very winnable assignment. 1st Pick 3 Kova Jockey: Isaac Sit Trainer: Shayne & Chelsea Cahill J: Isaac Sit T: Shayne & Chelsea Cahill	108	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Mildura Bm56 September 6 over 5 ½f, 3.5 len behind Hollywoodboulevard carrying 136lbs at $8. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 June 28 over 5f, soft track, 4 len behind Sir Now with 112lbs at $61. Strikes a very winnable assignment.
1	Second run back. First-up after eight months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 4.5 len at this track Bm72 November 21 over 6f defeating Tydeus with 121lbs at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Bm72 on October 27 2024 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Messerschmitt with 122lbs at $9. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Back in fine order and is sure to measure up. 2nd Pick 1 Mckeever Jockey: Caitlin Tootell Trainer: Megan Gillespie J: Caitlin Tootell T: Megan Gillespie	190	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 4.5 len at this track Bm72 November 21 over 6f defeating Tydeus with 121lbs at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Bm72 on October 27 2024 over 5f, 1.4 len behind Messerschmitt with 122lbs at $9. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Back in fine order and is sure to measure up.
12	Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Gawler Bm58 on November 26 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Zarkana with 127lbs at $21. The run before that failed to make an impression, ran last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on November 19 over 7f, 8 len behind Full Of Courage with 129lbs at $26. Worth considering based on the latest effort. 3rd Pick 12 The Gov Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Garret Lynch J: Non Runner T: Garret Lynch	145	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
Analysis Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Gawler Bm58 on November 26 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Zarkana with 127lbs at $21. The run before that failed to make an impression, ran last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on November 19 over 7f, 8 len behind Full Of Courage with 129lbs at $26. Worth considering based on the latest effort.

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